Fiddler's Green was an expeditionary fire base in Afghanistan built by the United States Marine Corps. It was located off Route 605 in Nawa-I-Barakzayi District of Helmand Province near the border with Pakistan at what the Marine Corps considered a "chokepoint to Taliban activity."[1] It was originally built by the 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines in 2009 for Operation Strike of the Sword.
| Fiddler's Green | |
|---|---|
| Nawa, Afghanistan | |
_P004.jpg) Fiddler's Green in September 2009 | |
| Type | Fire base |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Afghan Armed Forces |
| Site history | |
| Built | July 2009 |
| In use | 2009–2021 |
It was built on a flood plain, requiring Marine engineers to make improvements to the infrastructure.[2]
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- ^ Sanchez, Matt. "As Death Toll Rises, Marines Stay Focused in Afghanistan", FOX News Network website, July 9, 2009. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Woodall, Daniel. "Home Improvement: CLB-3 Enhances Forward Operating Base", United States Marine Corps website, October 28, 2010, Retrieved August 13, 2024.